We are now seeking an Aboriginal Senior Health Worker Team Leader to join our dynamic team in Bundaberg. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a deep understanding of Aboriginal culture and experience in health service delivery, looking to take on a leadership role in a supportive and impactful environment. We are a dedicated health service provider focused on delivering culturally appropriate and high-quality healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Bundaberg and surrounding areas. Our mission is to improve health outcomes and ensure the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are central to the services we provide.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Eligible Applicants who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdiction to take up permanent or temporary greater than 12 months employment may receive up to $20,000 incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme

Your opportunity:

• Lead and manage the delivery of an efficient and specialised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service as a member of the Indigenous Health Service team to clients of the Bundaberg Hospital.
• To enhance the health and well being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the Bundaberg Hospital through the provision of high quality, culturally appropriate services focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children's health.
• To support and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams across Family and Community Stream to ensure health services provided for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients are culturally appropriate and safe.
• The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker is also responsible for maintaining links and working collaboratively with other Indigenous Health Workers and other Service providers to strengthen the interface between Hospital and Community services to ensure a continuum of care for patients.

Under 25s of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $132,567 p.a., comprising salary between $ 101,600 - $116,189 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HWF4) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2411WB603543.

Other benefits include:  

• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Bundaberg   

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.  

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF, 792KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF, 3.57MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme-guideline (PDF, 330KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  H2411WB603543 - RD (PDF, 974KB)
  Role Description